KNEA Sues State Over Teacher Tenure Rights
The Kansas National Education Association sues Gov. Brownback and state officials over HB 2506, alleging the repeal of teacher tenure or administrative due process rights is unconstitutional under Article 2, Section 16 of the Kansas Constitution. The suit targets revised education policy amid school funding concerns tied to a Supreme Court ruling.
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U.S. settles with Kansas over securities fraud charge
Federal authorities say Kansas will settle a securities fraud case arising from allegedly misleading investors about the 2009 2010 health of its public employee pension system. The SEC reports the state consented to a cease and desist order without admitting or denying findings.
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Lawrence school board lowers property tax rate and gives raises
The Lawrence school board approved a budget with a 1.591 mill decrease in the property tax rate and an average 2 percent pay raise for teachers and district staff. The move comes with little fanfare as the budget is finalized, and readers are directed to see BUDGET, page 4A for details.
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